How to Pronounce "dukedom"
word
DUKE-duhm
DYOOK-uh-duhm
Definition
A dukedom is the territory ruled by a duke, or the rank or title of a duke.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdukdəm
British English
djˈuːkɛdəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUKE-duhm
UK
DYOOK-uh-duhm
Listen in Context
The prince inherited the dukedom after his father died.
A dukedom is one of the highest ranks of nobility.
The map shows the borders of each dukedom in the kingdom.
After years of loyalty, he was finally awarded his own dukedom.